Fragrance comparison

Shem - el- Nessim vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 533 ratings analysed

5 wins

Shem - el- Nessim

Grossmith

4.40334 votes

Rank #1,765 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #3,838 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shem - el- Nessim takes 5 of 8 categories.

Shem - el- Nessim
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Shem - el- Nessim5/8

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum3/8

Ratings & consensus: Shem - el- Nessim
Community sentiment: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Shem - el- Nessim
Sillage & projection: Shem - el- Nessim
Value for money: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Shem - el- Nessim
Fragranxe ranking: Shem - el- Nessim

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Shem - el- NessimGrossmith

Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 334 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 55%

4.38/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

Category winnerShem - el- NessimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

27%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

334 votes

54%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

199 votes

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityShem - el- Nessim

SillageShem - el- Nessim

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value56

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

white floral77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

NeroliBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

Orris RootYlang-YlangJasmineGeraniumRose

Base6 to 8 hours

HeliotropeSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMuskVanilla

Top30 to 45 minutes

AldehydesHyacinthGeraniumPalisander RosewoodBergamotGreen NotesAmalfi Lemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

CarnationRoseYlang-YlangHeliotropeLilacIrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base5 to 7 hours

oak mossAmberBenzoinVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

Category winnerShem - el- NessimLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer39

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall96

Winter75

Day100

Night78

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex44

Women55

Men6

Unisex17

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,765

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews57

Overall rank#3,838

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerShem - el- NessimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shem - el- Nessim opens with a brisk splash of bergamot and neroli before revealing a dense heart of powdery orris root, rose, and ylang-ylang. The scent feels like stepping into a classic boudoir from the early twentieth century, where cosmetic powders and fresh blossoms mingle on polished wood. As the initial bright…

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Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is an assertive chypre floral built on crisp aldehydes, green notes, and deep oak moss. Composed by Guy Robert and introduced in 1974, it opens with a sharp burst of amalfi lemon, bergamot, hyacinth, and geranium. This initial soapy sparkle quickly transitions into a lush, powdery bouquet feat…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Shem - el- Nessim or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Shem - el- Nessim takes 5 of 8 categories. Shem - el- Nessim is rated 4.40/5 from 334 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose Shem - el- Nessim for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shem - el- Nessim or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Shem - el- Nessim lasts longest (Shem - el- Nessim 75/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shem - el- Nessim or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Shem - el- Nessim 69/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100 for sillage.

Do Shem - el- Nessim and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Geranium.

Is Shem - el- Nessim or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Shem - el- Nessim is the stronger pick. Shem - el- Nessim suits day or night wear; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shem - el- Nessim and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Shem - el- Nessim has top notes of Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Geranium and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Heliotrope, a base of oak moss, Amber, Benzoin and Virginia Cedar.